Willie Davenport

Willie Davenport
Davenport at the 1968 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameWilliam D. Davenport
BornJune 8, 1943 (1943-06-08)
Troy, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJune 17, 2002 (2002-06-18) (aged 59)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materSouthern University
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Sport
SportSprint running
ClubBaton Rouge Track Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 yd – 9.5 (1968)
100 m – 10.3 (1969)
110 mh – 13.33 (1968)[1]
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico City 110 m hurdles
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Montréal 110 m hurdles
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1967 Winnipeg 110 m hurdles

William "Willie" D. Davenport (June 8, 1943 – June 17, 2002) was an American sprint runner.

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Willie Davenport". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020.